Are you passionate about policy development and strategic innovation that makes a difference to the lives of Queenslanders? Join our Strategy and Governance (S&G) team as a Principal Policy Officer! You’ll lead the development and implementation of integrated policies, legislation and strategies, and provide expert analysis and advice to senior management on complex matters. Your role includes working closely with other teams across QPT to develop reports and prepare responses to key stakeholders’ policies and legislative reforms. Bring your strong leadership, communication and policy skills to contribute to innovative solutions and build collaborative relationships. Help us drive effective policy and outcomes and make a significant impact!

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About the role

Join our team as a Principal Policy Officer within the Strategy and Governance (S&G) division. S&G provides strategy, planning, governance, policy, engagement, and advisory services. The team combines contemporary thinking and practices proactively and positively within a highly complex and changing environment.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping policies, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. In this multifaceted role, you'll utilise your deep understanding of the public sector landscape to interpret, apply, and communicate legislative requirements effectively. Your responsibilities will include researching, analysing, and developing policies and strategies to achieve government and organisational objectives. Crafting accurate and concise reports, technical documents, and briefing papers will be second nature to you, thanks to your exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Drawing on your analytical expertise, you'll synthesise information from various sources to provide advice to decision-makers. Collaboration will be key, as you consult and negotiate with internal departments, government bodies, and stakeholders on a range of topics including policy, performance, strategic planning and changes to legislation. Your project management skills will shine as you navigate competing priorities, manage change, and meet deadlines with ease.

This is a temporary full-time opportunity until October 2026 based in Brisbane CBD. Please download the role description for more information

About you

You possess exceptional communication and research skills. Thriving in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, you demonstrate strong accuracy and multitasking abilities. You possess strong knowledge of legislation, frameworks, controls and regulations applicable to Queensland Government.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Strong understanding and experience of government policy and strategy development
• Demonstrate high level analytical skills and ability to identify options and implementation impacts, resolve challenges and apply sound judgement in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Strong ability to understand, support and communicate the reasons for decisions and recommendations based on evidence.
• Ability to establish clear plans to deliver activities within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge, skills and judgement associated with policy analysis, evaluation and review and utilise knowledge to achieve outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

How to apply

Please provide the following information in your application

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO7 - Principal Policy Officer Strategy and Governance (PDF, 720KB)
  Role Description